Holding steady.
Popularity of Denario since 1978
Babies named Denario per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Denario's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Denario is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1978. Its usage remains minimal, with no recorded rank and an average of fewer than five births per year. The name saw a slight uptick in popularity around its peak year, 2014, but has since remained stable at very low frequency. Because it has no top states of concentration and no recorded rank in any decade, Denario is best described as a modern invention with uncertain roots. Its sound is often compared to names like DeAngelo or Denarius, and it may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, rhythmic name with a Latin flair. Overall, Denario is a true rarity, reflecting the creativity of modern American naming trends.
The name Denario first appeared in U.S. records in 1978, suggesting it is a modern invention. It may be a variant of Denarius, a Roman silver coin, or a elaboration of Denny or Dennis with the fashionable Italianate suffix -io. Its usage has remained rare, peaking in 2014 with fewer than five male births that year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Den, Denny, Rio
Variants: Denarius
Sibling names for Denario
Names that share Denario's style, for a brother or sister.
